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Taking a long look at the best of our neighboring counties. There are many hidden treasures in eastern North Carolina.

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Many students struggle to write a simple research paper. Change the assignment to include qualitative research methods and the task becomes even more demanding. An East Carolina University professor aims to help students navigate through the research process by applying her own unique real world...
Many students struggle to write a simple research paper. Change the assignment to include qualitative research methods and the task becomes even more demanding. An East Carolina University professor aims to help students navigate through the research process by applying her own unique real world...
 
On Thursday October 24 from 4:30-6 p.m., Uptown Greenville and the City of Greenville will unveil the details of the Uptown parking deck at Sheppard Memorial Library.
On Thursday October 24 from 4:30-6 p.m., Uptown Greenville and the City of Greenville will unveil the details of the Uptown parking deck at Sheppard Memorial Library.
 
Raleigh officials got most of the money they wanted for the estimated $73 million Union Station upgrade. In late September, the city secured an extra $15 million in federal funds, bringing to $66.25 million the amount of federal, state, and local funding committed to the proposed transit hub. But...
Raleigh officials got most of the money they wanted for the estimated $73 million Union Station upgrade. In late September, the city secured an extra $15 million in federal funds, bringing to $66.25 million the amount of federal, state, and local funding committed to the proposed transit hub. But...
 
ECU has graduated 160 students from the master's degree concentration, and 32 are enrolled now, said Dr. Becky Bagley, director of nurse-midwifery.
ECU has graduated 160 students from the master's degree concentration, and 32 are enrolled now, said Dr. Becky Bagley, director of nurse-midwifery.
 
Active in the church and in the Bear Grass community where he and his wife live, 63-year-old Ervin Harris had four strokes just days apart in April 2011. The first came after physical therapy for knee surgery. "We went directly from rehabilitation to the emergency room," Susan said.
Active in the church and in the Bear Grass community where he and his wife live, 63-year-old Ervin Harris had four strokes just days apart in April 2011. The first came after physical therapy for knee surgery. "We went directly from rehabilitation to the emergency room," Susan said.
 
Senior Alex Gajewski knows what he wants to do after graduation. The aspiring sports broadcaster has held internships with ESPN radio, TV stations in Greenville and Charlotte, NASCAR Productions and a professional soccer team.
Senior Alex Gajewski knows what he wants to do after graduation. The aspiring sports broadcaster has held internships with ESPN radio, TV stations in Greenville and Charlotte, NASCAR Productions and a professional soccer team.
 
By a 6-3 vote divided along racial lines, earlier this month the High Point City Council approved a resolution requesting the resignation of Mayor Bernita Sims due to reported personal financial problems.
By a 6-3 vote divided along racial lines, earlier this month the High Point City Council approved a resolution requesting the resignation of Mayor Bernita Sims due to reported personal financial problems.
 
Overcoming challenges and building a career in cupcakes were two memorable illustrations of leadership and service offered during the fourth event in the ECU Incredible Women’s Series.
Overcoming challenges and building a career in cupcakes were two memorable illustrations of leadership and service offered during the fourth event in the ECU Incredible Women’s Series.
 
Nearly 100 eighth grade girls from 12 Pitt County middle schools attended the fourth annual STEM Girls conference Oct. 4 at East Carolina University to learn more about majors and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Nearly 100 eighth grade girls from 12 Pitt County middle schools attended the fourth annual STEM Girls conference Oct. 4 at East Carolina University to learn more about majors and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
 
When Lindsay Gardiner Takkunen first heard about the terrorist attack on the Westgate Mall in Kenya, the news hit close to home.
When Lindsay Gardiner Takkunen first heard about the terrorist attack on the Westgate Mall in Kenya, the news hit close to home.
 
Two days before the opening night of "Dracula," in a backstage dressing room at McGinnis Theatre, costume designer Cybele Moon cocked her head and sized up a white, lacy wedding gown. Dissatisfied, she snatched it from the rack.
Two days before the opening night of "Dracula," in a backstage dressing room at McGinnis Theatre, costume designer Cybele Moon cocked her head and sized up a white, lacy wedding gown. Dissatisfied, she snatched it from the rack.
 
Concern is rising among community health centers that serve nearly a half million patients in North Carolina yearly - most of them uninsured - that Obamacare may drain away their patients and doctors. Meantime, officials say, patients are antsy about how the law will affect them.
Concern is rising among community health centers that serve nearly a half million patients in North Carolina yearly - most of them uninsured - that Obamacare may drain away their patients and doctors. Meantime, officials say, patients are antsy about how the law will affect them.
 
Occupational therapy students at East Carolina University have started a "Person First" campaign to encourage health care professionals to avoid labeling people as their disability or condition.
Occupational therapy students at East Carolina University have started a "Person First" campaign to encourage health care professionals to avoid labeling people as their disability or condition.
 
Patients in need of mental and physical health care will have an easier time getting both through a new partnership between East Carolina University social work and family medicine.
Patients in need of mental and physical health care will have an easier time getting both through a new partnership between East Carolina University social work and family medicine.
 
Chairman Robert Brinkley saved what might be considered the biggest news for his closing remarks during the regularly scheduled East Carolina University Board of Trustees meeting Sept. 20.
Chairman Robert Brinkley saved what might be considered the biggest news for his closing remarks during the regularly scheduled East Carolina University Board of Trustees meeting Sept. 20.
 
Faculty members at East Carolina University have developed and released free curriculum materials designed to help high school students with learning differences make a successful transition to college.
Faculty members at East Carolina University have developed and released free curriculum materials designed to help high school students with learning differences make a successful transition to college.
 
Dr. Jeffrey Ferguson was having a quiet summer afternoon recently when a call came in on his radio. A person had called 9-1-1 reporting that a female relative in her 80s was complaining of stroke-like symptoms. The caller was in a nearby neighborhood.
Dr. Jeffrey Ferguson was having a quiet summer afternoon recently when a call came in on his radio. A person had called 9-1-1 reporting that a female relative in her 80s was complaining of stroke-like symptoms. The caller was in a nearby neighborhood.
 
Robeson County will soon be home to a facility that officials say will bring dental care to limited-income, underserved residents while providing educational opportunities to East Carolina University dental students.
Robeson County will soon be home to a facility that officials say will bring dental care to limited-income, underserved residents while providing educational opportunities to East Carolina University dental students.
 
East Carolina University physicians have begun seeing patients in the emergency department at Vidant Beaufort Hospital under a new agreement that brings university expertise to the community facility.
East Carolina University physicians have begun seeing patients in the emergency department at Vidant Beaufort Hospital under a new agreement that brings university expertise to the community facility.
 
East Carolina University's College of Nursing will receive $1.09 million in federal funds over the next three years to integrate interprofessional education and expand the use of an existing virtual community clinic in the nurse practitioner curriculum.
East Carolina University's College of Nursing will receive $1.09 million in federal funds over the next three years to integrate interprofessional education and expand the use of an existing virtual community clinic in the nurse practitioner curriculum.
 
An East Carolina University laboratory dedicated to research on dementia has received $50,000 to advance studies of Alzheimer's disease.
An East Carolina University laboratory dedicated to research on dementia has received $50,000 to advance studies of Alzheimer's disease.
 
Two management professors in the College of Business retired on the exact same day this fall, ending more than four decades of combined teaching at East Carolina University.
Two management professors in the College of Business retired on the exact same day this fall, ending more than four decades of combined teaching at East Carolina University.
 
Joey Perry goes through several pairs of tennis shoes each year. It's easy to do when you're responsible for every painted inch at Bagwell Field in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
Joey Perry goes through several pairs of tennis shoes each year. It's easy to do when you're responsible for every painted inch at Bagwell Field in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
 
Fans attending East Carolina University home football games this season may notice members of the Marching Pirates have a quicker step or an extra snap with their color guard flags.
Fans attending East Carolina University home football games this season may notice members of the Marching Pirates have a quicker step or an extra snap with their color guard flags.
 
People in eastern North Carolina who are living with depression now have a new, non-invasive, non-drug treatment available.
People in eastern North Carolina who are living with depression now have a new, non-invasive, non-drug treatment available.
 
Dr. Sharon M. Gordon has been named the first associate dean for research and chair of Foundational Sciences of the ECU School of Dental Medicine. Gordon assumed her new role Aug. 19.
Dr. Sharon M. Gordon has been named the first associate dean for research and chair of Foundational Sciences of the ECU School of Dental Medicine. Gordon assumed her new role Aug. 19.
 
"Game changer." "Reinventing our city." "Ensuring the future of our city." Lofty rhetoric for a performing arts center, but that's the way the majority of the Greensboro City Council views the proposed $60 million downtown performing arts center.
"Game changer." "Reinventing our city." "Ensuring the future of our city." Lofty rhetoric for a performing arts center, but that's the way the majority of the Greensboro City Council views the proposed $60 million downtown performing arts center.
 
Conceived by former Chancellor Leo Jenkins, named for faithful Pirate philanthropists and stamped with the legends of Stasavich, Dye, Blake, Johnson and others, Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium marks its golden anniversary this fall.
Conceived by former Chancellor Leo Jenkins, named for faithful Pirate philanthropists and stamped with the legends of Stasavich, Dye, Blake, Johnson and others, Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium marks its golden anniversary this fall.
 
It is the duty of every sworn law enforcement officer to enforce the law. That goes without say. But it is also the duty of every officer to obey the law. But that is not always the case.
It is the duty of every sworn law enforcement officer to enforce the law. That goes without say. But it is also the duty of every officer to obey the law. But that is not always the case.
 
At a small medical practice in the Duplin County town of Wallace, one diagnosis tends to stand out."Diabetes is rampant in eastern North Carolina," said Dr. Mott Blair of Vidant Family Practice-Wallace. "Sometimes it seems like every patient you see has diabetes."
At a small medical practice in the Duplin County town of Wallace, one diagnosis tends to stand out."Diabetes is rampant in eastern North Carolina," said Dr. Mott Blair of Vidant Family Practice-Wallace. "Sometimes it seems like every patient you see has diabetes."
 
The freshmen in East Carolina University's Honors College were on campus for fewer than 24 hours this fall before they were loaded on buses and dispatched to various nonprofit organizations across Pitt County.
The freshmen in East Carolina University's Honors College were on campus for fewer than 24 hours this fall before they were loaded on buses and dispatched to various nonprofit organizations across Pitt County.
 
A three-member panel of the state's Disciplinary Hearing Commission ruled Friday that former Judge Bill Belk, 64, violated the Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys because he was untruthful when interviewed four years ago about his outside activities while he was a District Court judge in Mec
A three-member panel of the state's Disciplinary Hearing Commission ruled Friday that former Judge Bill Belk, 64, violated the Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys because he was untruthful when interviewed four years ago about his outside activities while he was a District Court judge in Mec
 
Julie Torbett isn't the tallest person on the volleyball court during a practice in Williams Arena, but there's no doubt that the first year-coach, who stands 5'4," is in charge.
Julie Torbett isn't the tallest person on the volleyball court during a practice in Williams Arena, but there's no doubt that the first year-coach, who stands 5'4," is in charge.
 
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